Tony Lourey
| Tony Lourey | |
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| Member of the Minnesota Senate from the 11th district 8th (2007–2013) | |
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Assumed office January 3, 2007 | |
| Preceded by | Becky Lourey |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
August 15, 1967 Kerrick, Minnesota |
| Political party | Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party |
| Spouse(s) | Marlana |
| Children | 3 |
| Residence | Kerrick, Minnesota |
| Alma mater | University of Minnesota |
| Occupation | farmer, legislator |
Tony Lourey (born August 15, 1967) is a Minnesota politician and member of the Minnesota Senate. A member of the Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party (DFL), he represents District 11, which includes portions of Carlton, Kanabec, Pine and St. Louis counties in the northeastern part of the state.[1]
Early life, education, and career
Lourey received a B.A. from the University of Minnesota, and is currently attending Hamline University School of Law. Prior to his election to the Senate, he was a township supervisor in Kerrick.
Minnesota Senate
Lourey was first elected in 2006, and was re-elected in 2010 and 2012, succeeding his mother, Becky Lourey, who opted not to seek re-election after serving in the legislature since 1991.
Personal life
He and his wife, Marlana, have three children.[2] They are the owners of the Askov American newspaper, which was founded by former legislator and governor Hjalmar Petersen.[1]
References
- 1 2 "Minnesota Legislators Past & Present - Legislator Record - Lourey, Tony". Leg.state.mn.us. Retrieved 2010-07-20.
- ↑ "Tony Lourey for State Senate". Tonyloureyforsenate.org. Retrieved 2010-07-20.
External links
- Tony Lourey at Minnesota Legislators Past & Present
- Senator Tony Lourey official Minnesota Senate website
- Minnesota Public Radio Votetracker: Senator Tony Lourey
- Senator Tony Lourey official campaign website